Charity sponsorship

What a great way to raise funds and promote your cause! Your charity can sponsor some or all of the races on a chosen evening. Simply recruit your own sponsors to represent each race. To boost your funds further, you are welcome to hold a raffle on the night. Below are a few guidelines to follow to help you have a successful charity evening:

• To start the ball rolling, contact us to discuss how you would like your proposed evening to proceed. Book a provisional date for the event.
• There are usually 13 races held each race evening, however, please check upon booking.
• You would then contact businesses/supporters to sponsor a race or races (up to thirteen sponsors). You can then arrange a price for each sponsored race – in the region of £250 - £300 per race is the norm, although some sponsors have paid over £500 for the privilege!
• The name of the race is chosen by the sponsors (e.g. the Barclays Bank stakes) and should be forwarded to the stadium at least a week prior to the event. The names will be entered into the programme for the event evening. A space will also be allocated in the racecard for the sponsors to promote their company. Again details for this advertisement should be supplied one week prior to the event. Banners and additional promotional literature can be displayed in the stadium and at trackside. The sponsors are also acknowledged over the tannoy.
• Raffles are another avenue for promoting your charity and can be held in conjunction with your sponsored evening. Two or three ticket sellers (provided by yourself) would be sufficient to cover the restaurant, stadium and terraced area. Raffles usually raise between £300 - £500 and profit is maximised if prizes can be donated.
• The only payment to the stadium by the charity is £1729 + VAT, which covers all 13 races and 13 x tables of four for the sponsors, inclusive of entry, race programmes and three course meals.

For further information please call 01733 29 69 39 Mon - Fri 10am - 5pm or email info@peterboroughgreyhounds.com.

All details are correct as at February 2012, but are subject to change without notice.